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  1. DrJohn

    Gustafsson Windshield

    I have the Blue Ridge Windshield on my F3. I get a lot of helmet and body buffeting above 55 mph. I added the X-Creen to the Blue Ridge and didn't see any improvement. i'm considering a new larger windshield. Some have suggested the Gustafasson. It makes me nervous to drill holes in a plastic...
  2. DrJohn

    Hot Weather Clothing

    This is what I have come up with to wear in the hot weather: Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Pant http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Silver-Ridge-Cargo-30-Inch/dp/B0077YNXVA?ie=UTF8&keywords=Silver%20Ridge™%20Cargo%20Pant.&qid=1465502054&ref_=sr_1_fkmr1_3&sr=8-3-fkmr1 Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Lite...
  3. DrJohn

    Jacket or No Jacket in Hot Weather - Which is Cooler?

    I never used a jacket in the the hot summer weather in 46 years of riding. I'm perfectly happy riding in the winter. I only stop when the snow arrives. I'm alway hot. I tried a cooling vest that fills with ice packs. It is supposed to last 4 hours. It lasted me only 30 minutes. I don't usually...
  4. DrJohn

    Helmet Buffeting

    I have the Blue Ridge Windshield on my F3-S. I get a lot of helmet buffeting above 55 mph. I'm using the Bell Mag 9 helmet. I never rode a bike that didn't have helmet buffeting above 55 mph. But, I'm open to suggestions. Maybe it can be cured... I measured the Blue Ridge windshield to be 21.5...
  5. DrJohn

    New York is Trike Unfriendly

    The tolls for trikes are more than double for a tire than that of a car or motorcycle. For example, trikes pay $23.50 R/T on the Tappan Zee (peak) versus $9.50 for cars. I would leave New York in a heartbeat if I was offered a job elsewhere. I don't live in New York City. But, I have to pay a...
  6. DrJohn

    Below zero temps

    The thermometer fell below zero this weekend. The "Beast" is still in hibernation. John
  7. DrJohn

    Snow, Snow, and More Snow

    There is a kick-ass blizzard in the northeast. l shovel snow every 3 hours for my dogs. They are forecasting snow in terms of feet, not inches. I guess the bike will need to hibernate for a couple of months. John
  8. DrJohn

    Thermometer

    Today, I took a laboratory thermometer with me on a ride. The F3-S read 39 degrees F. My lab thermometer read 32 degrees F. Is there any way to calibrate the thermometer? John
  9. DrJohn

    Garmin GPS

    On my previous bike, I had the Garmin Zumo 390, which costs $600. Recently I purchased the Garmin 2597 automative gps from Amazon for $138. It doesn't need to be waterproof and I don't care about the brightness of the screen because I mainly use the voice directions. I need a gps that I can...
  10. DrJohn

    Requesting Helmet Measurements for a New Database

    Many people have difficulty finding a helmet that will fit them. Please look at: http://www.wb2lua.com/marticles.htm I have began a database of helmet measurements. This can help many people who do not have a nearby well-stocked store to find a helmet. Please make the measurements and post...
  11. DrJohn

    Helmet Problems

    Am I the only person who has problems getting a helmet to fit and putting it on and off? Look at the measurements I made at http://www.wb2lua.com/marticles.htm As you can see the CL-33 shell is much wider at the jaw line than the IS33 II. The IS33 II hurts my ears putting it on and off. The...
  12. DrJohn

    Willie and Max Luggage Rack

    Below are photos of the Willie & Max 58008-00 Universal Luggage Rack on a 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3-S. There is a drop of 12 degrees, which could be corrected by filing steel. However, it will be fine to hold the Saddlemen Cruis'N Slant Tail Bag [3503-0056]. It was a difficult installation because...
  13. DrJohn

    Battery Powered vs Bike Powered Heated Gloves

    I went riding today for about 2 hours. It was 38 degrees F. My hands got really cold. I was wearing the Olympia 4102 WeatherKing Extra Touch gloves. I think the next step is heated gloves. I would prefer to use battery powered gloves. I actually ordered the Mobile Warming LTD Max Heated Gloves...
  14. DrJohn

    Will Saddlemen EX2200 fit the F3-S?

    For long trips, which won't happen until spring, I want to get some kind of tour pack. I'm looking at the Saddlemen EX2200 mounted on the back of the backrest, not on the seat. Does anyone know if it will fit? Any other suggestions? John
  15. DrJohn

    Looking to Trade an iPad air for an iPad mini

    Does anyone want to trade an iPad Air, 64 gb, AT&T Cellular for an iPad mini 4, 64 gb? John
  16. DrJohn

    Passenger Backrest Installation Warning

    I don't know if it was just the parts I got or the cold weather. But, the locktite that was on the bolts was hard as concrete. One of the bolts got stuck. I stripped the head trying to get it out. I had to drill out the head and replace all the bolts with stainless steel and added lock washers...
  17. DrJohn

    Beast Decal

    My mike is named "The Beast." I found this decal and put it on the hood. John
  18. DrJohn

    F3 Extra Keys

    I only got one key with my F3-S. The dealer lost the spare key. The dealer said I can pick up a blank. Have it cut by a locksmith. Then, bring the key and the motorcycle back to him to be programmed. Is this true? John
  19. DrJohn

    Saddlebags Install Photos

    Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Slant Saddlebags -Jumbo Custom-Fit Style (No Yoke) [3501-0438] 17.5" L x 10.5" H x 6" D EASY BRACKETS FOR 2015 and later Can-Am Spyder F3/ F3S SPDR-R1
  20. DrJohn

    F3-S Almost Finished

    I installed the windshield, saddlebags, and battery tender plug (under the right top compartment). Blue ridge Windshield. EASY BRACKETS FOR 2015 and later Can-Am Spyder F3/ F3S [SPDR-R1] Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Slant Saddlebags -Jumbo Custom-Fit Style (No Yoke) [3501-0438] Only two more...
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